Pursuant
to section 5.04 of the Metropolitan charter, I am hereby returning to you Substitute
Ordinance BL2006-1185 with my disapproval and marked "Veto."

Veto
Message
On Substitute Ordinance No. BL2006-1185

English
is our language. It is the language we use to conduct the city's business. In
order to get ahead in Nashville a person needs to be able to speak English.

This
has been the case for more than 200 years. It is not going to change.

We
don't need a law to tell us what language we are already speaking.

We
don't need a law that will make it harder for a police officer to do his job,
for a school teacher to each or for a doctor to help a patient.

The
Legal Department is clear in its opinion that advised me that this ordinance
is unconstitutional. The ordinance states that "all communications . .
. shall be in English." The exceptions are so broad that there is no way
to know what is and is not allowed. If this law takes effect, this city will
be engaged in years of lawsuits testing the effect and constitutionality of
the ordinance. That means hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees whether
we win or lose, for no good reason.

This
ordinance does not reflect who we are. Last year, the Celebration of Cultures
at Centennial Park attracted 15,000 visitors to celebrate the diversity of the
many communities and ethnicities in our city. Last year we welcomed the leadership
of Nissan Motor Manufacturing. This year we are planning to welcome a new Japanese
Consulate to our city. In April I will lead a delegation of Nashville business
leaders to China, which is now the fastest growing economy in the world.

The
great overarching truth in our success in this still new century is that we
are a welcoming, inclusive, and friendly people and place.

If
this ordinance becomes law, Nashville will be a less safe, less friendly, and
less successful city. As mayor, I cannot allow that to happen. Therefore I am
vetoing Ordinance 1185 and returning it to the Metro Council. My hope is that
we can now turn our full attention once again to education and public safety
and quality of life which are the real work of a city and should be the work
of its leaders now and forever.

Sincerely,

/s/Bill
Purcell
Mayor
Metropolitan Government of Nashville/Davidson County

The
following proposed amendments to the Rules of Procedure of the Metropolitan
Council were distributed and will be considered at the next regular meeting
of Council:

Rule
8 is hereby amended by adding the following new paragraph:

"When
a Member of Council has requested the Council Office or the Planning Commission
staff to prepare a resolution or ordinance on a specific subject matter, no
other Member of Council may sign the resolution or ordinance without the written
consent of the primary sponsor. The foregoing provisions shall not prevent another
Member of Council from filing similar legislation."

Rule
14 is hereby amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the first
paragraph:

"No
motion to amend the capital improvements budget for the ensuing fiscal year
shall be entertained by the Council unless such amendment has been submitted
to the Budget and Finance Committee for a recommendation."

Rule
31 is hereby amended by adding the following provision at the end of the second
paragraph:

"The
foregoing provision shall not prohibit a Member of Council from first making
a parliamentary inquiry prior to making a motion to table or a motion for the
previous question."

- ELECTIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS -

Arts
Commission
Reappointment of Ms. Colleen E. Dowd for a term expiring January 1, 2011. Without
objection, the nomination was deferred to March 6, 2007.

Appointment
of Ms. Ivanetta Davis Samuels for a term expiring January 1, 2011. Ms. Samuels
will fill the unexpired term of Mr. Michael McBride. The Rules-Confirmations-Public
Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Mr. Hodge moved for confirmation,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Reappointment
of Mr. Inman Otey for a term expiring March 1, 2010. Without objection, the
nomination was deferred to March 6, 2007.

Electrical
Examiners and Appeals Board
Reappointment of Mr. James W. Hagey for a term expiring February 15, 2011. The
Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the reappointment
and Mr. Hodge moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted
by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Reappointment
of Mr. Raymond Vandiver for a term expiring February 15, 2011. The Rules-Confirmations-Public
Elections Committee recommended the reappointment and Mr. Hodge moved for confirmation,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Farmers
Market Board
Reappointment of Ms. Louise McClellan for a term expiring December 5, 2011.
The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the reappointment
and Mr. Hodge moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted
by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Fire
and Building Code Appeals Board
Appointment of Mr. James Armstrong for a term expiring March 1, 2008. Mr. Armstrong
will fill the unexpired term of Mr. William Dudley. The Rules-Confirmations-Public
Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Mr. Hodge moved for confirmation,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Gas/Mechanical
Examiners and Appeals Board
Appointment of Mr. Kenny B. Watson for a term expiring August 21, 2010. The
Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended the appointment and
Mr. Hodge moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded and adopted by a
unanimous vote of the Council.

Traffic
and Parking Commission
Appointment of Mr. Glen Wanner for a term expiring April 3, 2008. Mr. Wanner
will fill the unexpired term of Mr. Michael Mitchell. The Rules-Confirmations-Public
Elections Committee recommended the appointment and Mr. Hodge moved for confirmation,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Transportation
Licensing Commission
Reappointment of Ms. Holly Sharp for a term expiring October 10, 2008. The Rules-Confirmations-Public
Elections Committee recommended the reappointment and Mr. Hodge moved for confirmation,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

Vegetation
Control Board
Reappointment of Mr. George H. Cate, Jr. for a term expiring March 1, 2011.
Without objection, the nomination was deferred to March 6, 2007.

Reappointment
of Mr. Hollis Malone for a term expiring March 1, 2011. Without objection, the
nomination was deferred to March 6, 2007.

An
ordinance amending Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws authorizing the
creation of a Downtown Central Business Improvement District and appointing
a corporation to act as an advisory board to the district with the necessary
powers and authority to carry out the purposes and intent of the district. The
bill was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Jameson requested
a hearing from the public on the bill which had been previously advertised.
The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and
citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to passage of the bill. The
President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Jameson moved to pass the
bill on third reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following
vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Hunt, Craddock,
Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Greer,
Hausser, Wallace, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Foster, Wilhoite,
Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).

A
resolution accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County for the purchase of bullet-proof
vests. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance; Parks, Library,
Recreation and Public Entertainment Facility; and Public Safety-Beer and Regulated
Beverages Committees. Ms. Hausser moved to adopt the resolution, which motion
was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker,
Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Hunt, Craddock, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman,
Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Whitmore, Crafton,
Evans, Summers, Shulman, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams,
Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).

A
resolution approving an agreement between the United States Bureau of Immigration
and Customs Enforcement and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson
County authorizing the training and use of Davidson County Sheriff's Office
personnel to identify and process immigration offenders in DCSO jail and correctional
facilities. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public
Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committees. Ms. Hausser moved to adopt the
resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes"
Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Hunt, Craddock, Jameson, Cole, Hart,
Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Whitmore,
Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall,
Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).

A
resolution approving an application for a grant from the National Institute
of Corrections to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,
by and through the Davidson County Sheriff's Office, to fund the transition
from jail to the community national model strategic process. The resolution
was approved by the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer and Regulated
Beverages Committees. Mr. Ryman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion
was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker,
Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Hunt, Craddock, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman,
Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Whitmore, Crafton,
Evans, Summers, Shulman, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams,
Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).

A
resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee to The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County for the provision of public assistance
for severe storms and tornadoes in April 2006. The resolution was approved by
the Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committees.
Mr. Ryman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted
by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore,
Hunt, Craddock, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring,
Page, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Foster,
Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes"
(0).

A
resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee to The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County to establish and participate in
a marketing campaign focused on dislocated workers (06-09-FY6-1DW-RSPNC). The
resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Personnel-Public Information-Human
Relations-Housing Committees. Mr. Ryman moved to adopt the resolution, which
motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier,
Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Hunt, Craddock, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum,
Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Whitmore,
Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall,
Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).

A
resolution approving an amendment to a grant from the State of Tennessee Department
of Labor and Workforce Development to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville
and Davidson County for programs to prepare adults for re-entry into the labor
force and training for those facing serious barriers to employment (07-09-FY7-209-ADULT).
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance and Personnel-Public Information-Human
Relations-Housing Committees. Mr. Ryman moved to adopt the resolution, which
motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier,
Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Hunt, Craddock, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum,
Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Whitmore,
Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall,
Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).

A
resolution approving an amendment to a grant from the State of Tennessee Department
of Labor and Workforce Development to The Metropolitan Government of Nashville
and Davidson County for programs to prepare dislocated workers for re-entry
into the labor force and training for those facing serious barriers to employment
(07-09-FY7-409-DSLWK). The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance
and Personnel-Public Information-Human Relations-Housing Committees. Mr. Ryman
moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the
following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Hunt,
Craddock, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page,
Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Foster,
Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes"
(0).

A
resolution accepting a grant from the State of Tennessee to The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County for the Cumberland River Greenway
Downtown to Metro Center project. The resolution was approved by the Budget
and Finance and Parks, Library, Recreation and Public Entertainment Facility
Committees. Mr. Ryman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded
and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley,
Dread, Gilmore, Hunt, Craddock, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto,
Burch, Loring, Page, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers,
Shulman, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (33);
"Noes" (0).

A
resolution appropriating the amount of $188,000.00 from the General Fund Reserve
Fund for the purchase of equipment and building repairs for the Metro Action
Commission of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
The resolution was approved by the Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committee;
the Budget and Finance Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Ryman moved to defer
the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the
Council.

A
resolution appropriating the amount of $500,000.00 from the General Fund Reserve
Fund for the purchase of equipment and building repairs for the Nashville Fire
Department of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
The Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committees
recommended deferment. Mr. Ryman moved to defer the resolution, which motion
was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

A
resolution appropriating the amount of $18,754,000.00 from the General Fund
Reserve Fund for the purchase of equipment and building repairs for the General
Services Department of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson
County. The Budget and Finance Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Ryman moved
to defer the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote
of the Council.

A
resolution appropriating the amount of $ 1,500,000.00 from the General Fund
Reserve Fund for the purchase of equipment and building repairs for the Information
Technology Services Department of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and
Davidson County. The Budget and Finance Committee recommended deferment. Mr.
Ryman moved to defer the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by
a voice vote of the Council.

A
resolution appropriating the amount of $751,400.00 from the General Fund Reserve
Fund for the purchase of equipment and building repairs for the Nashville Police
Department of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
The Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer and Regulated Beverages Committees
recommended deferment. Mr. Ryman moved to defer the resolution, which motion
was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

A
resolution appropriating the amount of $1,771,300.00 from the General Fund Reserve
Fund for the purchase of equipment and building repairs for the Nashville Public
Library of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The
resolution was approved by the Parks, Library, Recreation and Public Entertainment
Facility Committee; the Budget and Finance Committee recommended deferment.
Mr. Ryman moved to defer the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted
by a voice vote of the Council.

A
resolution appropriating $4,000 from the Reserve Council Infrastructure Program,
Nonprofit Grants and Council Initiatives Account of the General Fund of the
General Services District to Nashville Film Festival to provide partial funding
for its program services. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance
Committee. Mr. Shulman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded
and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley,
Dread, Gilmore, Hunt, Craddock, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto,
Burch, Loring, Page, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers,
Shulman, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (33);
"Noes" (0).

A
resolution appropriating $5,000 from the Reserve Council Infrastructure Program,
Nonprofit Grants and Council Initiatives Account of the General Fund of the
General Services District to the Salvation Army to provide partial funding for
its program services. The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance
Committee. Mr. Ryman moved to adopt the resolution, which motion was seconded
and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker, Briley,
Dread, Gilmore, Hunt, Craddock, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto,
Burch, Loring, Page, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers,
Shulman, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams, Tygard (33);
"Noes" (0).

A
resolution appropriating $6,240 from the Reserve Council Infrastructure Program,
Nonprofit Grants and Council Initiatives Account of the General Fund of the
General Services District to Nashville Child Advocacy Center, Inc. to provide
partial funding for its program services. Mr. Tygard moved to withdraw the resolution
so that a revised resolution can be filed, which motion was seconded and adopted
by a voice vote of the Council.

A
resolution appropriating $41,750 from the Reserve Council Infrastructure Program,
Nonprofit Grants and Council Initiatives Account of the General Fund of the
General Services District to Nashville Alliance For Public Education, Inc. to
provide partial funding for its program services. The resolution was approved
by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Foster moved to adopt the resolution,
which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes"
Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Hunt, Craddock, Jameson, Cole, Hart,
Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Whitmore,
Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall,
Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).

A
resolution authorizing the Metropolitan Department of Law to compromise and
settle the claim of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
against Samir Patel and Govindbhai Patel in the amount of $10,593.00. The resolution
was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Ryman moved to adopt the
resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes"
Dozier, Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Hunt, Craddock, Jameson, Cole, Hart,
Forkum, Ryman, Brown, Gotto, Burch, Loring, Page, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Whitmore,
Crafton, Evans, Summers, Shulman, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall,
Williams, Tygard (33); "Noes" (0).
Mr. Crafton requested a suspension of the rules for consideration of a late
resolution and no objection was made.

An
ordinance amending Title 13 of the Metropolitan Code to create a new Chapter
13.18 pertaining to the regulation of newsracks within the public right-of-way.
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to
the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

An
ordinance amending Title 16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to adopt the 2006
International Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings. Upon motion
duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Codes,
Fair and Farmers Market Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

An
ordinance amending Title 16 of the Metropolitan Code regarding sustainable building
design standards for new and renovated Metropolitan Government buildings and
facilities. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was
referred to the Budget and Finance, Codes, Fair and Farmers Market and Planning,
Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

An
ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government to enter into Utility Relocation
Contract No. 6912, with the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation,
Project No. 19009-2178-44, to relocate certain facilities, located on the public
highway right-of-way , I-65, from Wedgewood Avenue to near Craighead Avenue
(Area 120-TYPE II Noise Walls), located in Davidson County. Upon motion duly
seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance
and Public Works Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

An
ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government to participate with Centex
Homes to provide public sewer service in Davidson County to Villas of Concord
Place, Phase 6, Project No. 05-SL-47F. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed
first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees
by a voice vote of the Council.

An
ordinance adopting the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance
Map for The Metropolitan government of Nashville and Davidson County (Proposal
No. 2006M-223). Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and
was referred to the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and
Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

An
ordinance accepting a contribution to the Metropolitan Government from H.G.
Hill Realty, LLC in the amount of $83,601 for milling and resurfacing Hillsboro
Circle from Abbott Martin Road to Hobbs Road. Upon motion duly seconded, the
bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Public
Works Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

An
ordinance accepting a contribution to the Metropolitan Government from BMT Associates,
LLC in the amount of $40,000 for a traffic signal at 4317 Harding Pike for the
Belle Meade Town Center. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading
and was referred to the Budget and Finance, Public Works and Traffic and Parking
Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

An
ordinance authorizing SBER Development Holdings LLC to install, construct and
maintain a stair tower encroachment to connect to Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge
with ground between First Avenue South and the Rail Platform (Proposal No. 2007M-016U-09).
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to
the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees
by a voice vote of the Council.

An
ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance
Map for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by abandoning
the right-of-way of Alley No. 918 from 21st Avenue South to Alley No. 922 and
also abandoning Alley No. 922 from Magnolia Boulevard to Alley No. 918 (Proposal
No. 2006M-183U-10). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Traffic
and Parking Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading
and was referred to the Public Works, Traffic and Parking, and Planning, Zoning
and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

An
ordinance amending Section 13.32.120 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to prohibit
chain link fences along arterial and collector streets. The bill was approved
by the Public Works Committee. Mr. Wallace moved to defer the bill on second
reading so that supplemental information can be reviewed, which motion was seconded
and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An
ordinance amending Section 16.12.130 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to allow
the installation of plumbing fixtures designed to reduce or eliminate water
consumption. The Codes, Fair and Farmers Market and Public Works Committees
recommended deferment. Mr. Jameson moved to defer the bill on second reading,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An
ordinance amending Ordinance No. BL2006-1093 by reinstating the waiver of fees
for processing credit or debit card payments when collecting real property taxes
paid by property owners 62 years of age or older. The Budget and Finance Committee
approved an amendment and recommended deferment. Ms. Gilmore offered Amendment
No.1 and moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a
voice vote of the Council. Ms. Gilmore moved to defer the bill as amended to
the first meeting in April, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice
vote of the Council.

An
ordinance amending Chapter 8.08 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding the
penalties for keeping or harboring a vicious dog within the area of the Metropolitan
Government. The bill was approved by the Health, Hospitals and Social Services
Committee. Mr. Hart offered Amendment No.1 and moved for its adoption, which
motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Hart moved
to pass the bill on second reading as amended, which motion was seconded and
adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An
ordinance amending Chapter 5.04 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require
the Mayor to notify the Council upon making any multi-year agreements or commitments
for funding to nonprofit organizations. The Budget and Finance Committee recommended
indefinite deferment. Mr. Summers moved to defer the bill indefinitely, which
motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An
ordinance amending the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to Audits. The bill
was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee. Mr. Craddock moved to pass
the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice
vote of the Council.

An
ordinance amending Chapter 15.12 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require
that all Williamson County property owners desiring to connect to the Mill Creek
Trunk Sewer or the Owl Creek Trunk Sewer pay a basin charge of $2,000 per connection.
The Budget and Finance and Public Works Committees recommended indefinite deferment.
Mr. Toler moved to defer the bill indefinitely, which motion was seconded and
adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An
ordinance authorizing Nashville Data Link, Inc., to construct, install, and
maintain fiber optic cable within Davidson County, Tennessee, all of which is
more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2006M-214U-11). The bill was
approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical
Committees. Ms. Page moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion
was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An
ordinance approving a lease of space by and between the Metropolitan Board of
Fair Commissioners and Lamar TN, LLC, for the purpose of outdoor billboard advertising
(Proposal No. 2006M-052U-11). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission,
Budget and Finance, Codes, Fair and Farmers Market and Planning, Zoning and
Historical Committees. Mr. Coleman moved to pass the bill on second reading,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An
ordinance to amend the Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance
Map for The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by abandoning
a portion of Hickory Hills Court right-of-way all of which is more particularly
described herein (Proposal Number 2006M-069G-02). The bill was approved by the
Planning Commission, Traffic and Parking Commission, Public Works, Traffic and
Parking, and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Hunt moved to pass
the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice
vote of the Council.

An
ordinance abandoning a 66" storm sewer line and easement that will be replaced
by a 72" storm sewer line, that is shown on Map 106-16, Parcels 46.01 and
46.02, Project 06-D-00466, Walgreens at Murfreesboro Road and Thompson Lane,
1081 and 1083 Murfreesboro Pike, and authorizing the execution of the documents
to carry out the abandonment (Proposal No. 2006M-138U-10). The bill was approved
by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical
Committees. Mr. Brown moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion
was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An
ordinance abandoning a 10" sanitary sewer line and easement that will be
converted to a private sanitary sewer that is shown on Map 118-11, Parcel 169.00,
Project 06-SG-0140, Hillwood Bottling LLC. 715 Thompson Lane, and authorizing
the execution of the documents to carry out the abandonment (Proposal No. 2006M-190U-11).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning,
Zoning and Historical Committees. Ms. Page moved to pass the bill on second
reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An
ordinance abandoning an 8" sanitary sewer line and easement that will be
replaced by an 8" sanitary sewer line, and the removal of 51' of water
main/fire service and 234' of fire hydrant lead and fire hydrant # 12788 that
is shown on Map 161, Parcel 082.00, Project 06-SL-111 and 84-WL-118, Lowe's
of Nashville, Nolensville Pike at Old Hickory Boulevard and authorizing the
execution of the documents to carry out the abandonment (Proposal No. 2006M-208U-12).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning,
Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Coleman moved to pass the bill on second
reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An
ordinance abandoning an 8" sanitary sewer line and easement that will be
replaced by an 8" sanitary sewer line, that is shown on Map 091-12, Parcels
125, 126, 127, 128, 130, 131, and 134, Project 06-SL-0065, C & S Harley
Davidson Expansion, 4600 Delaware Avenue, and authorizing the execution of the
documents to carry out the abandonment (Proposal No. 2006M-172U-07). The bill
was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning and
Historical Committees. Mr. Brown moved to pass the bill on second reading, which
motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An
ordinance abandoning a 10' Public Utility Easement, that is shown on Map 094-16,
Parcels 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17, Project 06-WG-0091, Spence Circle Abandonment,
and authorizing the execution of the documents to carry out the abandonment
(Proposal No. 2006M-139U-14). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission,
Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Loring moved
to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by
a voice vote of the Council.

An
ordinance abandoning a 20' Public Utility Easement, that is shown on Map 118-07,
Parcels 204, 205, and 206, Project 06-SG-0155, 510 E. Iris Drive, and authorizing
the execution of the documents to carry out the abandonment (Proposal No. 2006M-198G-11).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning,
Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Greer moved to pass the bill on second
reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An
ordinance abandoning easement rights that were retained in Alley No. 1706 that
was closed by Ordinance No. 95-078, that is shown on Map 117-02, Parcels 141
and 142 located at 2307 Oxford Road and 2712 Wortham Avenue, Project No. 06-SG-0056,
Oxford Road/Wortham Avenue Easement Abandonment and authorizing the execution
of the documents to carry out the abandonment (Proposal No. 2006M-072U-10).
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning,
Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Brown moved to pass the bill on second
reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An
ordinance authorizing the acquisition of property by negotiation or condemnation
for the purpose of acquiring easements for use in public projects of the Metropolitan
Government, initially with relation to Project Number 05-WG-0030, Carol J. Scott
(Proposal No. 2006M-173G-02). The bill was approved by the Planning Commission,
Public Works and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees. Mr. Hunt moved
to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and adopted by
a voice vote of the Council.

An
ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance
of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing
from RS20 and R10 to RM6 zoning property located at 1019 Highland Circle and
1122 Apple Valley Circle, approximately 750 feet west of Hamblen Drive (5.62
acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-107G-04). The bill
was disapproved by the Planning Commission; the Planning, Zoning and Historical
Committee recommended deferment.

An
ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance
of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by making applicable
the provisions of a Planned Unit Development district located at 1019 Highland
Circle and 1122 Apple Valley Road, to permit the development of 31 multi-family
units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2006P-009G-04). The bill
was disapproved by the Planning Commission; the Planning, Zoning and Historical
Committee recommended deferment.

Mr.
Ryman moved to defer the bills on third reading, the bills being requested by
Lee Wall and Dale and Associates, respectively, which motion was seconded and
adopted by a voice vote of the Council

An
ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance
of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by canceling
a portion of a Planned Unit Development district located at 2788 Murfreesboro
Pike, along the north side of Murfreesboro Pike, originally approved by Metro
Council for 264 multi-family units and currently approved for 240 units, all
of which is described herein (Proposal No. 24-85-P-13). The bill was disapproved
by the Planning Commission and the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee.
Ms. Wilhoite moved to moved to defer the bill indefinitely, which motion was
seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An
ordinance abandoning a 10" sanitary sewer line and easement that will be
replaced by an 8" sanitary sewer line, that is shown on Map 104-10, Parcel
108.00, Project 06-SL-0063, The Chesterfield, 511 Chesterfield Avenue, and authorizing
the execution of the documents to carry out the abandonment (Proposal No. 2006M-158U-10).The
bill was approved by the Planning Commission, Public Works and Planning, Zoning
and Historical Committees. Ms. Hausser moved to defer the bill on third reading,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

A
resolution requesting the Davidson County Election Commission to make the voting
machines no longer being used for Election Commission purposes available to
schools to use as a tool in civics instruction. Mr. Dozier moved to withdraw
the resolution so that revised legislation can be drafted, which motion was
seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

A
resolution requesting the Davidson County Delegation to the Tennessee General
Assembly to introduce and enact the necessary legislation to enable the Metropolitan
Council to develop and implement a public campaign financing plan. The Rules-Confirmations-Public
Elections Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Summers moved to defer the resolution
indefinitely, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

RESOLUTION
NO. RS2007-1750

A
resolution requesting the Davidson County Delegation to the Tennessee General
Assembly to take the action necessary to rename Dickerson Pike as "Skyline
Boulevard." Ms. Tucker offered a substitute resolution and moved that it
be accepted for filing and no objection was made.

A
resolution requesting the Davidson County Delegation to the Tennessee General
Assembly to take the action necessary to rename Dickerson Pike between Spring
Street and East Trinity Lane as "Skyline Boulevard". The resolution
was approved by the Traffic and Parking Committee. Ms. Tucker moved to defer
the resolution in the absence of the sponsor, which motion was seconded and
adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

A
resolution requesting the Metropolitan Board of Public Education to provide
information to the Council detailing the compensation and benefits package for
the Director of Schools. The Education Committee recommended indefinite deferment.
Mr. Summers moved to defer the resolution indefinitely while this issue is reviewed,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

RESOLUTION
NO. RS2007-1757

A
resolution requesting that the Metropolitan Department of Social Services create
a program that provides for immediate assistance to people in need. Mr. Shulman
offered a substitute resolution and moved that it be accepted for filing and
no objection was made.

A
resolution requesting the Department of Public Works to provide a report to
the Metropolitan Council regarding the feasibility of expanding the curbside
recycling program to the General Services District. The Public Works Committee
recommended deferment. Mr. Briley moved to defer the resolution, which motion
was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

A
resolution requesting the Nashville Civic Design Center to facilitate a series
of community discussions regarding the implementation of sustainable building
practices in Nashville and Davidson County. The resolution was approved by the
Budget and Finance and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees; the Codes,
Fair and Farmers Market Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Cole moved to suspend
the rules for consideration of the resolution at this time; Mr. Gotto objected
and the rules were not suspended. Mr. Cole moved to defer the resolution, which
motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

A
resolution requesting Mayor Bill Purcell and the Metropolitan Nashville Police
Department to consider the creation and implementation of an "easy to remember"
telephone number for police assistance on less urgent matters to take the place
of 862-8600. The resolution was approved by the Public Safety-Beer and Regulated
Beverages Committee with an amendment. Ms. Gilmore offered Amendment No.1 and
moved for its adoption, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote
of the Council. Ms. Gilmore moved to adopt the resolution as amended, which
motion was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier,
Tucker, Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Hunt, Craddock, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum,
Ryman, Gotto, Loring, Page, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans,
Summers, Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams,
Tygard (32); "Noes" (0).

A
resolution requesting the Mayor's Office, the Finance Department, the Department
of Human Resources and the Department of General Services to examine the feasibility
of and take the action necessary to participate in the EZ Ride program sponsored
by the Metropolitan Transit Authority. The resolution was approved by the Budget
and Finance, Personnel-Public Information-Human Relations-Housing and Transportation
and Aviation Committees. Ms. Hausser moved to adopt the resolution, which motion
was seconded and adopted by the following vote: "Ayes" Dozier, Tucker,
Briley, Dread, Gilmore, Hunt, Craddock, Jameson, Cole, Hart, Forkum, Ryman,
Gotto, Loring, Page, Greer, Hausser, Wallace, Whitmore, Crafton, Evans, Summers,
Shulman, Adkins, Foster, Wilhoite, Hodge, Toler, Coleman, Duvall, Williams,
Tygard (32); "Noes" (0).

A
resolution requesting Governor Phil Bredesen, the Davidson County Delegation
to the Tennessee General Assembly, and the Tennessee Department of Transportation
to take the action necessary to rename State Route 840 in honor of Wilma Rudolph.
The Traffic and Parking Committee recommended deferment. Mr. Wallace moved to
defer the resolution, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote
of the Council.

Ms.
Tucker requested a suspension of the rules for consideration of a late resolution
and no objection was made.